2021 Hemp plantings - quick overview

[Danielcalza]

All experiments will have 30-40' buffers plus 12' sorghum screenings on all sides. Block 1 NW corner. Nitrogen Trial - Grain and Fiber. – 5/6 or 5/11. 3 varieties x 6 rates x 4 reps. (18 trt). Field size: L 242' x W 160’. (0.89 ac). Plot size: L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft).

NE corner. Below/ adjacent agroecosystems plot. Herbicide Trial. – 5/25. 1 variety x 2 reps. 50' buffer between. Field size: L 25' x W 100'. (0.06 ac). Plot size: L 22.5' x W 22.5'. (500 sqft).

Middle. Phosphorous Trial - Grain and Fiber. – 5/13-14. 1 variety x 5 rates x 4 reps. (20 trt). Field size: L 118' x W 84'. (0.23 ac). Plot size: L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft).

SE Corner. Planting Date - Early. – 4/27, and 5/18. 6 varieties x 4 reps x 2 dates. (20 trt). Field size: L 75' x W 42'. Plot size: L 10' x W 6'. (60 sqft). *Total area: L 75' x W 84'. (0.14 ac).

SW Corner. Planting Date - Late. – 7/..,8/.. 6 varieties x 4 reps x 2 dates. (24 trt). Field size: L 75' x W 42'. Plot size: L 10' x W 6'. (60 sqft). *Total area: L 75' x W 84'. (0.14 ac).

**Total area for both Planting Dates: L 70' x W 168'. (0.28 ac).

Block 10 Eastside. Nitrogen Trial - EO. – 5/6 or 5/11. 3 varieties x 6 rates x 4 reps. (18 trt). Field size: L 242' x W 160’. (0.89 ac). Plot size: L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft).

[Danielcalza]

Please review - I actually think the planting date studies can fit in the lower south end of block 1 but will confirm today with more field measurements. @brymz @AjitWX

[brymz]

I actually think the planting date studies can fit in the lower south end of block 1

I would prefer that.

[Danielcalza]

I would prefer that.

Great news. They can all fit perfectly and with the optimal 40' buffers plus 12' sorghum screening (2 - 6' strips, staggered plantings).